Beginning Photo/Photojournalism Syllabus
Fine Arts elective – 1 semester – ½ credit – open to juniors and seniors only, with enrollment preference given to seniors – no prerequisites.
Ms. Selle can be reached: (816) 942-3282, ex. 1154, (816) 679-3286, [email protected]
Course Description:Introducing the 35 mm, SLR (single lens reflex) camera, this semester provides the basics in black and white film processing and print developing and digital photography. The history of photography, photojournalism, art criticism, and aesthetics will be discussed.
Text: A Darkroom Guide is available in the classroom.
Materials required*:
Objectives: As a result of this class, students should be able to:
Policies & Requirements: The student handbook will be followed and:
Attendance – Students are responsible for making up what they miss due to absence or tardiness. This includes late work, getting assignments and any class notes, and hand-outs.
Grading - will be determined by quizzes, class participation, assignments, journals, and rubrics (grading sheets). Number values are given for craftsmanship, following directions, technical aspects of photography, meeting assigned requirements, clean up, and aesthetic appeal. Additional critiques may be written and/or informally discussed.
Late work- All work is due as noted on calendar and/or rubric sheets. Late work will receive two points off for each day it is late, providing the student was in class during all of the work time. An extra day will be added to deadlines for each day of excused absence. Deadlines for each mid-quarter grading period are noted in the student planner and on the assignment list, which is available on the website. Work cannot be accepted for that mid-quarter after 3:05 on these dates.
Artwork – needs to be properly labeled with the student’s name, hour, date, and assignment.
Originality – is essential. Copying work from another student; another source; another person's negatives &/or digital library; or using artwork from another class is not allowed. Copy work will receive a zero. Images which inspire a design, or are a part of a design and are appropriated from other sources, must be fully credited to those sources of origin, on the back of the student work. When using the internet, images may be appropriated from public domain, only! All current copyright laws will be followed. Students may not print off any images (photographic, hand or computer rendered) and collage them directly into works of art unless these images are specified as belonging in the public domain. Crediting must include full URL, not just the words “Google images.”
Expectations: All students are to come to class with assignments, cameras, notebooks, and any other materials they need (film, paper, tongs, etc.) before the second bell.
Class participation – Grades are given for active participation in class discussions, critiques, clean up, and cooperation. Class participation forms up to 20% of each quarter’s grade. The letters “NW” will be noted on the roll sheet for any day when the student is found not working on class assignments for this course. Each one of these “NW” days represents a 5 point reduction in the 100 points total for class participation each quarter.
Respect – for one’s own work and the work of others is crucial. Students are expected to remain quiet while the teacher is talking and listen to other students who are participating in group discussions. Class participation grades may be lowered if this is not the case.
Discipline – Students will first be spoken to about any disciplinary issues, should the need arise. This could be due to an improper uniform; lack of respect for people or property; talking during quizzes or while the instructor is introducing a new concept; or any other behavior that takes away from the learning environment. Points (pink slips) will be given if the problem persists after one warning. Students sign an A. W. O. L. policy sheet at the beginning of the semester. It is the student’s responsibility to let Ms. Selle or a sub know where she will be during class or if she moves from one place to another.
Clean up – Each student is responsible for cleaning materials, tools, supplies, and equipment and returning it to its original place. The darkrooms are chemistry labs without lights! Following safety precautions and cleaning up thoroughly after working is mandatory. Grading rubrics may include points for proper cleaning.
Resources: include web sites, the library, reproductions, videos/DVDs, books, slides, and artwork.
Ms. Selle can be reached: (816) 942-3282, ex. 1154, (816) 679-3286, [email protected]
Course Description:Introducing the 35 mm, SLR (single lens reflex) camera, this semester provides the basics in black and white film processing and print developing and digital photography. The history of photography, photojournalism, art criticism, and aesthetics will be discussed.
Text: A Darkroom Guide is available in the classroom.
Materials required*:
- 35 mm camera, &/or digital camera (preferably 3 megapixels or greater),
- Binder, dividers, and something to write with for handouts and notes.
- (optional) protective lens cover such as skylight or UV filter for camera.
- (optional) own pair of goggles and/or tongs for mixing chemicals.
Objectives: As a result of this class, students should be able to:
- point to and name 20+ parts of a 35 mm, SLR camera.
- change focus, aperture, film speeds, and shutter speeds.
- load film cameras.
- shoot black and white print film.
- load film into tanks and process it to create negatives.
- make test strips, contact sheets, and black/white prints from their negatives.
- research, discuss, and write about photographs and photographers.
- make a presentation (Power Point or poster) about photography to the class.
- create works of art which reinforce the design concepts discussed in class.
- name at least 3 different photographers.
- define photojournalism.
- discuss evolution of different cameras and different aspects of the history of photography.
- create and manage their own on-line digital photo archive.
- create a photo journal with examples of excellent photographs.
- work independently on self-selected activities relating to design concepts, photojournalism, photographers, and multi-media production using cameras.
Policies & Requirements: The student handbook will be followed and:
Attendance – Students are responsible for making up what they miss due to absence or tardiness. This includes late work, getting assignments and any class notes, and hand-outs.
Grading - will be determined by quizzes, class participation, assignments, journals, and rubrics (grading sheets). Number values are given for craftsmanship, following directions, technical aspects of photography, meeting assigned requirements, clean up, and aesthetic appeal. Additional critiques may be written and/or informally discussed.
Late work- All work is due as noted on calendar and/or rubric sheets. Late work will receive two points off for each day it is late, providing the student was in class during all of the work time. An extra day will be added to deadlines for each day of excused absence. Deadlines for each mid-quarter grading period are noted in the student planner and on the assignment list, which is available on the website. Work cannot be accepted for that mid-quarter after 3:05 on these dates.
Artwork – needs to be properly labeled with the student’s name, hour, date, and assignment.
Originality – is essential. Copying work from another student; another source; another person's negatives &/or digital library; or using artwork from another class is not allowed. Copy work will receive a zero. Images which inspire a design, or are a part of a design and are appropriated from other sources, must be fully credited to those sources of origin, on the back of the student work. When using the internet, images may be appropriated from public domain, only! All current copyright laws will be followed. Students may not print off any images (photographic, hand or computer rendered) and collage them directly into works of art unless these images are specified as belonging in the public domain. Crediting must include full URL, not just the words “Google images.”
Expectations: All students are to come to class with assignments, cameras, notebooks, and any other materials they need (film, paper, tongs, etc.) before the second bell.
Class participation – Grades are given for active participation in class discussions, critiques, clean up, and cooperation. Class participation forms up to 20% of each quarter’s grade. The letters “NW” will be noted on the roll sheet for any day when the student is found not working on class assignments for this course. Each one of these “NW” days represents a 5 point reduction in the 100 points total for class participation each quarter.
Respect – for one’s own work and the work of others is crucial. Students are expected to remain quiet while the teacher is talking and listen to other students who are participating in group discussions. Class participation grades may be lowered if this is not the case.
Discipline – Students will first be spoken to about any disciplinary issues, should the need arise. This could be due to an improper uniform; lack of respect for people or property; talking during quizzes or while the instructor is introducing a new concept; or any other behavior that takes away from the learning environment. Points (pink slips) will be given if the problem persists after one warning. Students sign an A. W. O. L. policy sheet at the beginning of the semester. It is the student’s responsibility to let Ms. Selle or a sub know where she will be during class or if she moves from one place to another.
Clean up – Each student is responsible for cleaning materials, tools, supplies, and equipment and returning it to its original place. The darkrooms are chemistry labs without lights! Following safety precautions and cleaning up thoroughly after working is mandatory. Grading rubrics may include points for proper cleaning.
Resources: include web sites, the library, reproductions, videos/DVDs, books, slides, and artwork.